- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Oct 04
$47
Average ticket price on Oct 04
$91
Fastest journey on Oct 04
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Oct 04
1 h 52 m
Trains on Oct 04
45
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to London will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
On Sun, Oct 04, we found 45 trains from York to London, including 45 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 04 the direct trains cover the 280 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Sun, Oct 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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G80090Trains from York to London run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (280 km) distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 173 miles (280 km) |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 2:05 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
The table below shows live departures for York to London trains for today, Saturday, October 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C01990 | On time 7:55 PM York station (YRK) | 2h06 | 10:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80098 | On time 8:16 PM York station (YRK) | 1h54 | 10:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01920 | On time 8:30 PM York station (YRK) | 2h17 | 10:47 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02031 | 9:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h22 | 11:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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G80280 | 7:58 AM York station (YRK) | 2h00 | 9:58 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01962 | 8:55 AM York station (YRK) | 2h03 | 10:58 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80288 | 9:17 AM York station (YRK) | 1h56 | 11:13 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01947 | 9:31 AM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 11:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01926 | 9:55 AM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 11:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14808 | 10:10 AM York station (YRK) | 1h55 | 12:05 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80295 | 10:17 AM York station (YRK) | 1h54 | 12:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01924 | 10:30 AM York station (YRK) | 2h03 | 12:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01944 | 10:55 AM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 12:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08183 | 11:17 AM York station (YRK) | 1h54 | 1:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01936 | 11:32 AM York station (YRK) | 2h01 | 1:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02004 | 11:55 AM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 1:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14814 | 12:11 PM York station (YRK) | 1h52 | 2:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80048 | 12:16 PM York station (YRK) | 1h55 | 2:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01974 | 12:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 2:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01940 | 12:55 PM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 2:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80056 | 1:16 PM York station (YRK) | 1h53 | 3:09 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01958 | 1:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 3:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02028 | 1:55 PM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 3:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14816 | 2:12 PM York station (YRK) | 1h54 | 4:06 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80060 | 2:16 PM York station (YRK) | 1h54 | 4:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01952 | 2:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 4:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02008 | 2:55 PM York station (YRK) | 2h05 | 5:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80066 | 3:16 PM York station (YRK) | 1h55 | 5:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01906 | 3:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h03 | 5:34 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02012 | 3:55 PM York station (YRK) | 2h06 | 6:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14820 | 4:12 PM York station (YRK) | 1h53 | 6:05 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80072 | 4:17 PM York station (YRK) | 1h55 | 6:12 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01978 | 4:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 6:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02045 | 4:55 PM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 6:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80078 | 5:16 PM York station (YRK) | 1h56 | 7:12 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01932 | 5:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 7:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01986 | 5:56 PM York station (YRK) | 2h03 | 7:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80084 | 6:16 PM York station (YRK) | 1h57 | 8:13 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01927 | 6:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 8:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02068 | 6:55 PM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 8:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C00202 | 7:11 PM York station (YRK) | 1h53 | 9:04 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80090 | 7:17 PM York station (YRK) | 1h53 | 9:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01912 | 7:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 9:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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London Waterloo -> Westminster Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most York to London trains use the York to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London Waterloo. Use this guide to compare York and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Ticket office support is available at York.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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